Latest Skyrim News

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  ‘Skyrim’ DLC to Include Snow Elves & Crossbows?

  While Bethesda is set to reveal information on the upcoming ‘Skyrim’ DLC – users have gone and uncovered in-game files which seem to hint at what we can expect from the content pack, Snow Elves & crossbows.

  by John Jacques | Apr 27, 201229 Comments

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  Skyrim DLC To Be Announced As Soon As Next Week [Updated]

  After the red herring that turned out to be the Dishonored trailer, Bethesda VP Pete Hines follows up by hinting at a Skyrim DLC announcement for next week.

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 26, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ Kinect Integration Arrives the Week of April 23

  Bethesda has revealed that the recently announced Kinect voice command integration for ‘Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ will launch the week of April 23rd for English speakers – as well as offers further details on the feature.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 13, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Adds Kinect Voice Commands For Dragon Shouts & More

  Bethesda announces that over 200 Kinect voice controls are coming to ‘Skyrim’ for the Xbox 360. Read on for a new Kinect trailer, and details on using voice commands and dragon shouts!

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 12, 20128 Comments

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  Bethesda Parent Company ZeniMax Trademarks ‘Fus Ro Dah’

  ZeniMax Media has filed six trademarks for ‘Fus Ro Dah’, the most popular Dragon Shout from Bethesda’s hugely popular RPG ‘Skyrim’

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 20129 Comments

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  Bethesda Teases ‘Skyrim’ News For April; Possible DLC Announcement

  Bethesda is teasing what could be the announcement of the first downloadable content pack for their action role-playing game, ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’.

  by Zak Islam | Apr 2, 201237 Comments

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  Bethesda Files Trademark for ‘Dawnguard’; Possible ‘Skyrim’ DLC?

  Bethesda parent company ZeniMax has filed a trademark for something called ‘Dawnguard’, leading many to believe this could be some ‘Skyrim’ DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 21, 201218 Comments

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  2012 BAFTA Award Winners: ‘Portal 2,’ ‘Arkham City’ & ‘Battlefield 3′

  Another year of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ video game awards saw ‘Portal 2′ fly away with the Game of the Year prize, as ‘Batman: Arkham City’ and ‘Battlefield 3′ scored big against some formidable opponents.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 18, 201226 Comments

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  Examining ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ MMO Rumor

  ‘Inside sources’ claim that Bethesda and ZeniMax Online will be announcing ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ MMO this May, the franchise’s first attempt at multiplayer. Here’s what we know.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 16, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Update 1.5 Adds Kill Cameras

  The trailer for ‘Skyrim’ Update 1.5 shows all of the new Kill Cameras for ranged and magic attacks, and plenty of new kill animations for those who favor a blade.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 15, 201230 Comments

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  Mojang & ZeniMax Reach Settlement For ‘Scrolls’ Trademark

  After months of angry tweets and the release of two epic games, Mojang and Bethesda’s parent company come to a settlement agreement over the ‘Scrolls’ trademark.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 12, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Skyrim’ Wins Game of the Year Award at GDC

  ‘Skyrim’ is still racking up awards – this time at GDC 2012 for Game of the Year. The game beat out some very popular titles for the accolade – though it wasn’t the only winner at this year’s GDC 2012.

  by Dwayne Holder | Mar 9, 201210 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: March 2012 Edition

  As March comes begins, we at Game Rant detail what we’ll be playing this month, as well as give you, the readers, a comprehensive list of games releasing this month. Join us, and let us know what you’ll be playing in March!

  by Anthony Mole | Mar 7, 20124 Comments

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  Bethesda Releases a New Beta Patch Update for Skyrim on Steam

  Bethesda announces another beta patch that is full of fixes for its epic RPG, ‘Skyrim.’

  by Jason Weissman | Feb 24, 2012No Comments

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  Todd Howard Talks About ‘Skyrim’s’ Success, Bugs, and Future

  ‘Skyrim’ Game Director Todd Howard expands on various topics of interest, including where ‘The Elder Scrolls’ franchise might go after ‘Skyrim.’

  by Matt Rowland | Feb 21, 20122 Comments

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  Skyrim’s ‘Arrow in the Knee’ Line Explained

  Thanks to repetitive town guards and the Internet, one can’t-miss phrase in ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ evolved into last year’s biggest gaming meme. Bethesda’s Todd Howard reveals its origin.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 21, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Map App Launches For iPhone & iPad

  For those digital adventurers, the newly released official ‘Skyrim’ Map App for iOS will make the journey that much easier. The app is available now for free…to start.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 20, 20124 Comments

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  Bethesda Claims that ‘Skyrim’ Lag Issues on PS3 Were Overblown

  In what has been a whirlwind story to follow, Bethesda is now claiming that the PS3 lag issues in ‘Skyrim’ were ‘not nearly as bad as they seem.’

  by Matt Rowland | Feb 20, 20129 Comments

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  GR Picks: Wall-E in ‘BF3,’ Master Chief vs. Leonidas, ‘Uncharted’ Fan Film, & ‘Bastion’ Meets ‘Skyrim’

  In this round up of Game Rant Picks we have an Epic Rap Battle between Master Chief from ‘Halo’ and Leonidas from ’300,’ Wall-E is mashed-up with ‘Battlefield 3′, a dedicated fan makes a short ‘Uncharted’ film, and the ‘Bastion’ narrator talks ‘Skyrim’

  by Tyler Schirado | Feb 20, 20121 Comment

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  Corrupted Saves: A Pocketful of Skyrim

  This weeks Corrupted Saves is a colorblind Skyrim special. Seriously, there’s no color in it.

  by Aaron Leach | Feb 19, 2012No Comments

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  Bethesda Was Aware of ‘Skyrim’ PS3 Issues Prior to Launch

  Bethesda’s Todd Howard dismisses gamers pre-conceived notions by revealing what really causes PS3 slow down in ‘Skyrim’, and that they were aware of issues prior to launch.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 16, 201220 Comments

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  Set The Mood With Video Game Themed Valentine’s Day Cards

  Another Valentine’s Day is upon us, but instead of a sappy card that shares your feeling why not give your significant other one with a video game theme. Here’s we made to help you out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 14, 20125 Comments

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  Bethesda’s Todd Howard Explains Why Morrowind & Cyrodiil Are In ‘Skyrim’

  Just how big will the DLC expansions for ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ be and when are they coming? With the Skyrim Creation Kit now out, could Bethesda add an entire province to the game?

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 14, 201215 Comments

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  Skyrim Creation Kit Proves Incredibly Popular in Its First Week

  Bethesda proudly shares a few stats regarding the modding tools released for ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ last week. Find how many mods have been made and how much they’ve been downloaded.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 14, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Dominates 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

  The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences announces the winners for the 15th annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Read on to see which games took home awards with the complete winners list.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 10, 20129 Comments

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  Skyrim 1.4 Patch Hits Xbox 360 & PS3

  The new Skyrim update for PS3 and Xbox 360 is finally here! Check out what changes have been made to the land of Tamriel with the full patch list.

  by Jordon Sandoval | Feb 9, 20127 Comments

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  Bethesda Shows off ‘Skyrim’ Dragon Mounts, Werebears & Potential DLC

  An sizzle reel of the ‘Skyrim’ Game Jam session reveals what Bethesda could have done with the game had they more time: check out new creatures, gameplay features along with a variety of improvements.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 9, 201243 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: February 2012 Edition

  We’re already a few days into February, but don’t think we forgot about the Game Guide! Find out what’s releasing this month and let us know what you’ll be playing!

  by Anthony Mole | Feb 7, 20125 Comments

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  Skyrim Creation Kit is Now Available With A Portal-Themed Surprise!

  One of the best – and certainly biggest – games of 2011 just got a lot bigger with Bethesda’s release of the official Creation Kit for ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.’ See what Valve made in their first mod for fans to enjoy!

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 7, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’ Creation Kit Coming Tuesday

  Bethesda’s Pete Hines has finally given a firm release date for the long promised ‘Skyrim’ Creation Kit, and it’s only one day away.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 6, 20124 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 3rd

  In the January 28 – February 3 wrap-up, we discuss Angry Birds piracy, the record breaking LittleBigPlanet, the future of NetherRealm Studios, new IPs in development and so, so much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 3, 20121 Comment

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  Preview the ‘Skyrim’ Creation Kit in New Video

  Bethesda is still promising the ‘Skyrim’ Creation Kit is right around the corner, and have released a preview video to showcase its features.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 1, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Lag Issue on PS3 Caused By Bookshelves?

  Patch version 1.4 for ‘Skyrim’ supposedly fixes many of the lag issues on the PS3 version – most of which were caused by, you guessed it, bookshelves. Wait, what?

  by Matt Rowland | Jan 25, 201224 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ 1.4 Patch, PC Creation Kit Both Nearing Completion

  The fourth patch for ‘Skyrim’ is in final testing phase and should be released sometime next week along with the PC Creation Kit. Find out inside what the patch will fix and address!

  by Matt Rowland | Jan 20, 201218 Comments

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  Don’t Worry, The ‘Skyrim’ Creation Kit Still Coming This Month

  If for some odd reason, you’re looking for more content in ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,’ the PC creation kit will be available soon. Also, the My Little Pony mod is out.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 19, 20125 Comments

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  Amazon Reveals 2011′s Top 10 Best Selling Games (Physical and Digital)

  Amazon has released their list of the most popular digital and physical media titles for 2011. See if your favorite games of the year cracked the top 10.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 14, 20126 Comments

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  Uncharted 3 Leads Nominees For 15th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards

  Similar to the 13th Interactive Achievement Awards, Naughty Dog has a strong running to sweep the awards ceremonies with 12 nominations for ‘Uncharted 3,’ but not without a fight from ‘Skyrim,’ ‘Portal 2,’ ‘L.A. Noire’, and ‘Arkyham City’.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jan 13, 20124 Comments

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  GR Pick [Video]: What If Skyrim Took Place in 2012?

  How would the world of Skyrim look in 2012? This parody shows us a modern Whiterun, where spellcasting and pickpocketing haven’t gone out of style.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 12, 20122 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: January 2012 Edition

  It’s the first week of January which means…another Game Rant Game Guide! Come join us to see what we’ll be playing this month. Join in and leave a comment below telling us what you’ll be playing.

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 5, 20125 Comments

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  Steam Hits Record-Breaking 5 Million Concurrent Users

  Earlier this week Steam crossed the 5 million mark for concurrent users. Unsurprisingly, most of them were playing ‘Skyrim’.

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 4, 2012No Comments

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  2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Winners

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official winners for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 3, 201255 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  New ‘Skyrim’ PC Update 1.31 Adds 4-Gigabyte Tuning Support

  Hot on the heels of ‘The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’ Update 1.3 comes a new patch that adds 4GB support and some dialogue fixes for the PC version of the game.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 22, 201119 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘The Elder Scrolls’ Story In 2 Minutes

  If you’ve been struggling to grasp the events of ‘Skyrim’ as they relate to the rest of ‘The Elder Scrolls’ mythology, prepare to have your questions answered.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 19, 2011No Comments

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  Skyrim Breaks Sales Records & Gets Online Multiplayer Mod

  Bethesda earns big sales numbers for ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ while creative players start building an online multiplayer component to the game.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 16, 201126 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Patch 1.3 Released, Fixes Multiple In-Game Issues

  Bethesda has released the third patch for ‘Skyrim,’ and while it does correct several key issues surrounding the game, one urgently need fix is curiously absent.

  by Matt Rowland | Dec 15, 2011112 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Director Hints at Substantial DLC Releases

  After being crowned Game of the Year at the Spike VGAs, Todd Howard revealed that DLC for ‘Skyrim’ is being planned to ‘make the game better,’ not just bigger.

  by Matt Rowland | Dec 12, 201167 Comments

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  Bethesda Denies Claims Made About Lag in PS3 ‘Skyrim’

  Pete Hines took to Twitter to deny claims regarding the source of the PS3 lag problems in ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.’ Plus, check out some PS3 ‘Skyrim’ performance tips.

  by Vivas Kaul | Dec 7, 201149 Comments

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  Dragon Shout With ‘Minecraft’ Kinect Controls

  Although Bethesda did not include motion control support for ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,’ that doesn’t mean the game couldn’t work with them. Watch and see.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 6, 20118 Comments

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  Take A Time-Lapsed Tour of Skyrim

  YouTuber deepcameo captures the beauty of ‘Skyrim’ and its majestic environments in a time-lapse video that makes players see the game in several different new lights.

  by Curt Hutson | Dec 5, 2011No Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Vita Memory Cards, 3DS, Skyrim Bugs, Wii U Prices & Half-Life 3

  This week the Game Rant crew discusses the Vita’s memory card pricing, the sudden success of the 3DS, the latest Skyrim patch, possible Wii U price points and Half-Life 3. Join in and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 3, 201114 Comments

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  Bethesda Working On ‘Skyrim’ Updates, Releasing Creation Kit [UPDATED]

  Bethesda has stated that they will continue to work on updates for ‘Skyrim’, starting with one that eliminate the problems from the recent 1.2 update. In addition, they will be releasing mod creation tools in January.

  by Trung Bui | Dec 1, 201138 Comments

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  ‘The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’ is Third Most Played Game on Xbox Live

  Last week’s Xbox Live Activity Chart is in, and it features a few surprises, including ‘The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’ beating out ‘Battlefield 3′ for the number three spot.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 1, 20117 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: December 2011 & Beyond Edition

  What will we be playing in December, and what are we looking forward to in 2012? keep reading to find out and see our comprehensive list of games releasing this month. Join in and let us know what you’ll be playing!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 1, 201111 Comments

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  Cool, Creepy, Funny & Awesome ‘Skyrim’ Videos

  While we hate seeing so many bugs and glitches in ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,’ we love seeing videos that come from them and the creative of players.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 1, 20116 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ 1.2 Patch Causes Significant Magick Resistance Bug

  The 1.2 update for ‘Skyrim’ causes a devastating error that removes all resistances in the game, creating huge problems for certain character abilities or builds – rendering some entirely useless.

  by Trung Bui | Nov 30, 201148 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Receives Coveted Perfect Score from Famitsu

  Not only has ‘The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’ received a very rare 40 out of 40 from Japanese magazine Famitsu, but it is the first western-developed game to do so.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 29, 201111 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Dragon Shout App Just Screams Helpful

  ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,’ a game that seemingly goes on forever, is getting an app that will help gamers keep up with the sheer amount of content.

  by Curt Hutson | Nov 29, 20115 Comments

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  7 ‘Skyrim’ Tips To Improve Your Adventure

  A couple of ‘Skyrim’ tips to keep in mind as you venture through Tamriel’s northern-most province, slaying dragons and other creatures with impunity.

  by Trung Bui | Nov 29, 201184 Comments

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  ‘Skyrim’ Map Contains All Notable Locations [Updated]

  If navigating the wilderness of Tamriel’s northern province has got you down, then you’ll want to print off a poster-sized version of the massively detailed world map.

  by Andrew Dyce | Nov 28, 201115 Comments